Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Reliability; TPM

Position

Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Reliability (TPM)

Location:

USA, Decatur, AL

• Lead reliability, drive equipment performance, and build a high‑performing maintenance team.
• Develop and execute TPM strategies that improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate TPM effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Operations and Engineering) to identify opportunities for process and equipment optimization.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to multi‑craft maintenance technicians.
• Schedule and execute preventive and predictive maintenance, support new equipment installation and commissioning.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and drive long‑term solutions to equipment failures.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical systems, machine controls, PLCs, and power distribution during downtime events.
• Implement reliability improvements using condition‑based monitoring tools.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and 5S practices.

Work may be required on weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. 4‑day schedule consisting of four (4) 10‑hour shifts (Friday‑Monday, 6:00am to 4:00pm).

• 7+ years of maintenance, engineering, and/or operations experience in a high‑volume, automated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with condition‑based strategies and equipment such as infrared thermography, ultrasound, vibration monitoring, sensor monitoring, and oil analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability processes: planning and scheduling, root‑cause failure analysis, FMEA, criticality study, statistical study.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills – high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work and manage technicians on all shifts and weekends.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or related technical field.
• Certification in Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Experience with budgets, costing, and suppliers.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics and controls on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes.

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